Everything for a victory

8220;I don8217;t think any player who goes on the pitch ever plays for a draw because he knows how that can end up,8221; the 2004 European Footballer of the Year told reporters. 8220;We8217;ve got a very tough game ahead.8221; A win for Ukraine would set up a second-round clash with France, South Korea or Switzerland. Tunisia, however, could also qualify for the last 16 with a victory.

After an embarrassing 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Spain in the opening match, Ukraine bounced back with an identical scoreline against Saudi Arabia.

Match officials:

Referee: Carlos Amarilla Paraguay, Assistant referees: Amelio Andino Paraguay, Manuel Bernal Paraguay, Fourth Official: Khalil al Ghamdi Saudi Arabia, Stand-by: Hamdi al Kadri Syria.

Iain Rogers